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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

I never seem to have a sympathy card on hand when I need one. My monthly club made this one yesterday. It looks a little washed out in the photo but the colors were pinks and brown. I attached a small scrap of ribbon with a glue dot and inked up the stamp with markers.

I actually need to send a sympathy card today and I wanted it to be more masculine. I copied the same layout, same stamp set, just changed up the colors a bit.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Key West is famous for having the most beautiful sunsets in the world. We have been here since Sunday and have seen one every night.

This is just a really cool boat that was passing by while we were down at Mallory Square. Mallory Square is down at the bottom tip of Key West, its the spot where everyone waits for the sun to set. There are all kinds of crazy street performers like fire jugglers and tight rope walkers to entertain while waiting for the sunset.If I am lucky, I will bring home some sunshine for Erie, PA!

You should check out Kristi at http://www.designbynine.etsy.com/ she does fabulous work. She does all kinds of graphic design so if you are looking for an Etsy or blog banner she is fast and priced very reasonable.

Monday, February 9, 2009

Come and make 8 cards with envelopes all using the Cuttlebug machine. The cards will be all different occasions. Jeannie from the Four Creeks Bed & Breakfast is hosting the event. This will be a fun card making luncheon!

I have been neglecting my 12x12 scrapbooking for so long. So at the crop last Saturday I decided that was what I was working on... no excuses!

My little buddy Sammy was a pirate last Halloween, go-tee and all. I used paper and stickers from the Karen Foster pirate collection. I had been waiting a long time to use this paper and these pictures were perfect!

Friday, February 6, 2009

I just got in some cute new brads with tools... small hammers and wrenches. This card is the same layout as the Valentine one below except that I put a wrench in his hand. I always need guy type cards and I think this one is perfect for some of the men in my family!

I used Copic markers to color Changito and Nestabilities to cut the scallop and circle.

Monday, February 2, 2009

I love the cute retro looking images of "The Cat's Pajamas" stamps. I had some (Karen Foster)paper left over from a Pirate layout I did so I thought it would go great with these stamps. There is also a cute little skull and crossbones that I stamped on the inside of the card. I used the "Labels 2" Nestabilities set to cut and emboss the focal point.